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Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (8 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: If any of the Deputies opposite believe that I will defend the 1932 Act, he or she has another thing coming.

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (8 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: We have embarked on a necessary reform of the Act, the first stage of which will be the establishment of the Dublin transport authority. Deputies Broughan and Barrett asked about how quickly the 1932 Act can be changed. The answer is "as quickly as possible".

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (8 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: As quickly as I can possibly make it.

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (8 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: On an Order of Business before Christmas, Deputy Barrett raised the question of this Bill and made it clear that, if I introduced it, I would receive every co-operation and support from and invigilation by Fine Gael, which would not block the Bill. Deputy Broughan reiterated that commitment at a later stage. Both men have lived up to their words, as have their parties. That the Bill will...

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (8 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: ——before the Seanad tomorrow and be signed into law means that we can try to introduce another Bill in the House during the next session. This is my aim. Regarding the other Bill, we have been concentrating on the DTA. A certain amount of prior work in respect of the 1932 Act can be built on in light of this legislation. I do not intend to delay that Bill and, if I receive the same...

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (8 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Given that it is a 1932 Act, it was probably in pounds.

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (8 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The equivalent is €52, although the stated amount is much less. Legislating piecemeal is not the way to handle this matter. I respect the amendment's intent, but doing it the right way would be to do as we have laid out throughout this process, namely, establishing the DTA and its operations while working on the reform of the 1932 Act. This is what the Government will do.

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (8 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I share Deputy Broughan's concerns to ensure that in implementing major infrastructural developments, everything should be done to ameliorate any difficulties that may arise. That is why the Bill sets out an entire series of requirements in terms of who is responsible for what in the context of traffic management planning. For example, section 64(3) states: "A traffic management plan shall...

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (8 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The only people who have put a question mark over metro north since I came into this job are in the Labour Party. Deputy Burton was at it last week and I am sorry if she was disappointed this morning and this afternoon. Deputy Broughan has constantly raised the question about whether the project was to go ahead. I respect his interest in the matter. Along with several people in the media,...

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (8 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I am delighted to tell the Deputy that much to some people's disappointment, metro north is not——

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (8 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I am glad the Deputy is delighted. I am sure he is.

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (8 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I am sure of it.

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (8 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The Deputy would be more delighted if he had the opportunity to have a go at me because the project was not to go ahead. That is one point. A second is that I am not in charge of traffic management in Dublin city. Dublin City Council is responsible. It is bringing all the agencies together and is working towards a traffic management implementation plan with regard to all of these matters....

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (8 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: Dublin City Council will have responsibility for that. The Deputy is quite wrong. I have not refused to introduce mandatory testing at accident scenes. It will be part of legislation for the Road Traffic Act. I have told the Deputy this but he seems to mishear or misinterpret or, perhaps just for mischief, has decided he will have a go at the Taoiseach. I told him the relevant legislation...

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (8 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 13: In page 16, line 23, before "local" to insert "the Garda Síochána,". This amendment adds the Garda Síochána to the list of consultees in section 12 subsection(7). It is there for the avoidance of doubt and ensures the Garda Síochána will be consulted in the same way as other authorities mentioned in subsection 12(7) when the authority's transport strategy is...

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (8 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I move amendment No. 14: In page 16, between lines 42 and 43, to insert the following: "(11) (a) When submitting a draft of its transport strategy to the Minister under subsection (9), the Authority shall send a copy of that draft to the Joint Oireachtas Committee. (b) Whenever so requested, the chairperson and the chief executive shall appear before the Joint Oireachtas Committee to discuss...

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (8 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: I have gone as far as I can on this matter and I do not wish to rehearse the arguments again. Deputy Durkan's point in all of this was that in the event of a major tragedy who would be answerable for it. Certainly the Joint Committee on Transport would not be answerable, it would be the Minister. On that basis we have got the balance right. I acknowledge what Deputies acknowledge that we...

Written Answers — Departmental Appointments: Departmental Appointments (8 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The table below provides the information required by the Deputy in relation to Special Advisors appointed to my Department. Name Date of appointment Salary Scale James Fegan 7 May 2008 €90,468-€104,863 Olive Stephens 7 May 2008 €84,066- €97,747

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (8 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The table below provides the information required by the Deputy. Rank/Grade Number Salary Scale Higher Executive Officer 1 €45,422 — €57,656 Clerical Officer 1 €23,802 — €38,593 Clerical Officer 1 €23,802 — €38,593 Special Adviser 1 €84,066 — €97,747

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (8 Jul 2008)

Noel Dempsey: The table below provides the information required by the Deputy. Rank/Grade Number Salary Scale Executive Officer 1 €31,394 — €49,809 Clerical Officer 1 €23,802 — €38,593 Personal Secretary 1 €433.42 — €805.75 per week Personal Assistant 1 €45,422 — €53,688 Special Adviser 1 €90,468 — €104,863

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